Dinky 972
Dinky 972 20-Ton Lorry-Mounted "Coles" Crane. Very near mint/boxed. Last issue with yellow plastic wheels, 'simpler' winding handle, in full pictorial end flap box. With card packing. Scarce. From The Sheepcote Collection.
Notes
More unusual later issue presented in the attractive full pictorial end flap box. Vivid and original yellow and orange finish, yellow plastic hubs, correct that this issue has one driver. All in working order with an operable winch and swivelling movements. Occasioanl little marks. Complete “COLES” paper label at the rear with chevron detail.
Bright matt baseplate. Shiny axles. Simpler winding handle without the cuff (i.e. a feature of earlier issues).
The more unusual end flap pictorial box is bright and clean, complete with all end flaps. Attractive colourful full pictorial scene box with strong colours throughout.
Light wear.
With card packing:
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